Abarth 595

The Abarth 595 is the compact petrol hot hatch that helped establish the modern Abarth character in Australia. Based on the Fiat 500, it combined a small footprint with turbocharged performance, front-wheel drive and a firmer, louder personality than the city car underneath. It is no longer on sale as a new model locally, with Abarth's Australian range now centred on the 695 and electric 500e. The 595's appeal is its simplicity: light weight, assertive styling, eager turbo performance and a sense of occasion at urban speeds. It remains a charismatic used-car choice for drivers who want an accessible entry into Abarth ownership and can live with the packaging, ride and technology compromises of an older performance micro car.